What Freud Can Teach Us About Item Upgrading
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The upgrade option lets players increase the gear rating of an item by up 700 points and also add a final bonus. Items can be upgraded by keeping them in inventory and heading to the kiln.
Certain items can be upp'd for their unique stats (like perfect rolled breakpoint armour used in melee PvP) while other items, such as weapons do not vary greatly post upgrade and thus aren't worth upgrading.
Weapons
Weapons can be upgraded to improve their numeric stats, such as the chance to crit, attack damage, PvE and damage from PvP. Weapons also have a flat bonus which increases their damage per second. In addition, many weapons have a set bonus which is activated when three or more of the same weapon is present on a unit. In some cases this bonus could amount to more than the amount of damage that a weapon can sustain by itself.
A weapon's upgrade costs depend on the nature of the weapon as well as its current level. For example, a +2 weapon will require two regular Smithing Stones to upgrade while an upgrade of +3 requires four. The number of stones required to upgrade a weapon will continue to rise until it requires a higher tier of Smithing Stones, at which the amount will be reset to one.
Upgrades to weapons also alter the stats of their base. This is usually a positive aspect, but it may also have negative consequences. Upgrades can make items impossible to use, unless you are very lucky.
Armor items can also be upgraded to improve their performance. In the case of a helm or chest, this will increase the defense of its base, while gloves and belts will enhance their required strength and dexterity. Armor also has a reroll option for its Enhanced Defense percent, which means that it can sometimes reroll to a lower value.
The upgrade template of a weapon will show the new stats that it will gain upon upgrading, along with the values of these stats. This means that a weapon will gain 3% attack damage if it is upgraded from an 8 attack damage sword to an 11 attack damage sword. However, the 3% doesn't mean that it will hit for 3 fewer times because it's an absolute statistic.
A weapon can be rerolled by pressing the green button with circular arrows within the item upgrader kit menu. This will roll an item and alter its stats but it will not reset the weapon's levels or tie it to the account status.
Armor
A few upgrades to your armor can make all the difference to your survival. Certain sets offer massive increases in resistance to curses, poisons, fire, and magic. This makes it easier to traverse difficult areas. Generally speaking, the more defense your character is, the more value you will get from each point of health you possess, so it's important to upgrade your armor as much as you can.
You can upgrade your armor by visiting one of the Great Fairy Fountains. There are four Great Fairy Fountains within the game, and to unlock each one you must complete a side quest that involves the Stable Trotters. After you've completed the main side quest and have completed the fountain that corresponds you'll be able to speak to any Great Fairy to open up the armor upgrade menu.
The amount of material needed to upgrade each piece of armor is different. In general, you're looking at anywhere between three Red Chuchu Jellies and ten Rupees for the initial upgrade, then anywhere between five Rubies and 10 Fire-Breath Lizalfos Horns for each subsequent one. For instance the Champion Leathers can be upgraded to +5 defense, which allows you to keep pace with a decent-sized group of enemies in most cold climates and the Snowquill Headdress can be upgraded up to +20 defense, providing you enough protection to survive a full on raid with a few friends.
It isn't possible to upgrade armor the same as weapons. If you're playing as a Warrior then you should concentrate on upgrading your armor for physical power or spell power. It's also worth saving your armor upgrades for armor you'll still be wearing at the end of the game, such as the Ring of Lightning and Spectral Shield or the helmet you wear for the final boss battle as well as the Monter Parts merchant's mask.
By giving the jeweler 10 Twinkling Titanite in Gerudo Town in Gerudo Town, you can gain some benefits to your armor. You'll typically want to keep these upgrades to the weapon you'll be using to beat the game. For instance the Longsword or Battleaxe. It's nevertheless beneficial to have some upgrades for the armor on your chest and helmets so that you can sneak around some monsters.
Potions
Potions are bottled substances that, when consumed, give the player an effect on their status for a short period of time. There are five types of potions, each having a specific set of effects and durations. Some potions can be upgraded, increasing their effectiveness. You can also increase the effects of certain potions by including glowstone dust and redstone.
Potion upgrades cost a specific amount of XP. This can be earned by crafting them on a crafting table or in the chest of the Alchemist. However, the cost of upgrading changes depending on what type of potion you want to upgrade, as well as on the item's Mark Level and Rarity.
To upgrade a potion, click right on it in your inventory and choose the "Upgrade" option from the menu. This will open a GUI that allows you to select the potions that you want to upgrade and the amount of experience they'll offer when upgraded. You can upgrade potions in batches of up to five at once, and their XP will be added to the total XP you have.
Once a poton is upgraded, it will not degrade in the event that you take it out again or break the bottle in which it is kept. You can also change the name of the potion by clicking it in your inventory.
There were a few updates to potion mechanics in version 1.7.2. Splash potions, for example are now available with a time of 0:08 instead of the 22.5 seconds shown on the item hover display. The table of potion can now be crafted with four Wood Planks and two Glass. It is now able to be utilized in both Survival and Bedrock. Contrary to Java Edition, Bedrock edition potions can't be combined in cauldrons. Additionally, using a potentio on a full cauldron, it drains the contents and refills the bottle.
Finally, there are lingering potions that are made with splash and dragon breath potions. Redstone is also added to lingering potions to extend their effect. The table of potion ingredients has been rearranged to appear more like the Java Edition. New potions have also been added like the potion of leaping and decomposition.
Trinkets
A trinket is a tiny and affordable ornament or piece of jewelry. It could also refer to an ornament or object that has a purpose but isn't important as a trinket. In some traditions, trinkets are used to signify affection or friendship, specifically between family members.
In addition to weapons, armor and potions, players are able to upgrade their trinkets. Upgrades can be obtained by paying the appropriate currency to an upgrade vendor. Unlike other item upgrades trinkets, trinkets can be swapped out at will without losing their stats.
The upgrade item vendors can be found in major cities and in the capital of each zone, and in some instances in dungeons. Upgrades for trinkets can be purchased with tokens, gold or fragments of trinkets that are rare.
Upgrading a trinket is an affordable alternative to buying a new one. You can upgrade their trinket for as little 12 tokens. The new trinket will feature the same base ilvl of the old one, and will include an additional upgrade bonus of 1.
Trinkets can be re-upgraded once they're no longer needed and allows players to increase their power and value over time. They can be traded between players and are a viable alternative to gold.
Players should upgrade their most important items first. This typically means the top-of-the-line items for their class, then their secondaries, and finally other gear items that will not be replaced soon (for example an earring or cloak). When deciding on which items to upgrade, players should be aware of the class's preferred stats. If Haste and Crit are two of the most important stats for tank players then they should consider upgrading their chest, helm, and shoulders.
Trinkets can be re-upgraded to a higher level once they're no longer needed, and the new trinket will have an additional upgrade bonus of 1. However, a re-upgrade will destroy the old trinket, unless it is salvaged using a Black Lion Salvage Kit or an alternative salvage tool that is higher-end. This makes upgrading trinkets more expensive than other upgrades, however it is still less expensive than buying an entirely new trinket.